23d August 200r7, Brent Martin aged 23, died in
hospital after being found injured in Town End Farm
estate in Sunderland,
He was chased across two housing estates in Sunderland
by three people who he thought were his friends.
Mr. Martin, who had learning difficulties, suffered
brutal attacks before being stripped of his trousers and
left for dead.
The men, all trained boxers from Sunderland, repeatedly
punched, kicked, stamped on and butted their victim
during the attack.

Monday 3rd September 2007, William Hughes aged 21, and
two youths, aged 17 and 16, who cannot be legally named,
appeared at Newcastle Crown Court.
They were remanded in custody to appear before the court
on 7th November 2007.

Monday 7th January 2008, two people have admitted
beating a disabled man to death.
William Hughes, and a 16-year-old youth, who cannot be
named, pleaded guilty to the murder of Brent Martin. A
third youth, aged 17, denies murdering Mr Martin.
A 47-year-old woman will also go on trial accused of
attempting to pervert the course of justice.

22nd January 2008, the third person in this case stands
trial. The jury of eight men and four women took four
hours to convict the teenager, who sat emotionless as he
was found guilty.

17th June 2008, The court of appeal has reduced the
sentences in this case.
The Court of Appeal said the "starting point" for Hughes
should have been 15 years, not 30, and reduced each of
the tariffs.

The sentences for Hughes and Bonallie were cut by three
years, and Miller's by two.